By Jackie Hampton Publisher Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Sept. 24; however, members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, also known […]
By Chinyere Brown Special to The Mississippi Link Emphasizing the importance of voting in the black community, a six part interactive voter education series was launched at Tougaloo College Sept. 15. Sponsored by the Reuben […]
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham officially announced his candidacy for Jackson mayor Sept. 15, on the steps of the Hinds County Circuit Courthouse. Graham’s campaign is banking on […]
Letter to the editor Earlier last week, Jimmie Gates (The Clarion-Ledger) covered the story of Patricia Brown, who was sentenced to life without parole for a single rock of cocaine. This shocking sentence was possible […]
From staff reports The Jackson community continues to mourn the loss of WJTV-TV reporter Melanie Dotson, 22, who died Sept. 16. Described as a young and promising reporter, Dotson was an alumna of Tougaloo College […]
Habitat for Humanity, Nissan mark 10 Years of partnership Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area has been granted $84,000 as part of a donation from Nissan North America to help families across the country secure […]
The Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson State football team looked to pick up its first win of the season, but the Tigers were unable to “Protect their House” (the team’s new motto for home games), […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A black police officer shot an armed black man at an apartment complex Tuesday, authorities said, prompting angry street protests late into the night. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tweeted that demonstrators […]
CORINTH, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi officials say two Alcorn County men have been arrested following an investigation that uncovered more than $1.5 million in counterfeit goods and coins. Attorney General Jim Hood said in a […]
CHICAGO (AP) — A familiar question that arose after other police shootings now looms over Oklahoma: Will the white officer seen on video fatally shooting an unarmed black man be charged with a crime? Officer Betty […]
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